Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1991
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 9, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AN
A HYDRAULIC LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE WEBSTER COOLING FAN.
NHTSA ID: 91V179000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
IF A SEVERE HYDRAULIC LEAK OCCURS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BESPRAYED ON THE ENGINE MANIFOLDS OR ACCUMULATE ON THE TURBOCHARGER AND INSULATIONAND THEN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGER, OR MUFFLER,RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
STEAM CLEAN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RUN THE SYSTEM TO DETECT LEAKS, AND REPLACE ANY LEAKING WEBSTER COOLING FAN.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 9, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AN
A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE WEBSTER HYDRAULIC PUMP.
NHTSA ID: 91V180000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
IF A SEVERE HYDRAULIC LEAK OCCURS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BESPRAYED ON THE ENGINE MANIFOLDS OR ACCUMULATE ON THE TURBOCHARGER AND INSULATIONAND THEN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGER, OR MUFFLER,RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
STEAM CLEAN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RUN THE SYSTEM TO DETECT LEAKS, AND REPLACE ANY LEAKING WEBSTER HYDRAULIC PUMP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 9, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AN
INCONSISTENT AEROQUIP HOSE TIGHTENING PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIER'S ASSEMBLY INCONSISTENCIES CAN CAUSE LEAKS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
NHTSA ID: 91V175000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
IF A SEVERE HYDRAULIC LEAK OCCURS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BESPRAYED ON THE ENGINE MANIFOLDS OR ACCUMULATE ON THE TURBOCHARGER AND INSULATIONAND THEN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGER, OR MUFFLER,RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
STEAM CLEAN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RUN THE SYSTEM TO DETECT LEAKS, RE-TORQUE ANY LEAKING CONNECTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE FITTINGS/HOSES THAT CANNOT BE MADE LEAK FREE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 26, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
GILLIG CHASSIS MAY HAVE STEERING DRAGLINKS WHICH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR THAT INSTALLED TWP 1/4" SPACERS, WHICH PREVENT PROPER TORQUING BETWEEN THE DRAGLINK AND THE PITMAN ARM.
NHTSA ID: 91V142000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 125
Consequence Summary:
IF THE DRAGLINKS WERE TO SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WASMOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
Corrective Action:
REMOVE TWO 1/4" SPACERS, REPLACE AND RETORQUE THE LOCK NUT AND COTTER KEY. ALSO, INSPECT THE DRAGLINK SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND PITMAN ARM FOR WEAR AND REPLACE AS NEEDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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